Artist Info: Zoot Simms

Noel Bartholomew Simms (1935 - 3 February 2017), often known by his nickname Scully, was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae percussionist and singer.

On recordings, he is credited under many different names, including: Mr. Foundation, Zoot Sims, Noel "Scully" Simms, Noel "Skully" Simms, Scully, Scully Simms, Skullie, Skully, Skully Simms, Zoot "Scully" Simms, Mikey Spratt, Scollie, mr foundation and Skitter.

Born in the Smith Village area of Kingston in 1935 and educated at the Alpha Boys School [read more...]